Maryland Menu Labeling: What Operators Need to Know (and What Could Be Coming Next) Maryland is taking another step toward increased menu transparency—and while it may not impact every operator yet, it’s worth paying attention now. HOUSE BILL 1048 is moving through the Maryland General Assembly targets chain restaurants, defined as 20 or more locations […]
New Menu Labeling Law Coming to MD Restaurants Read Post »
Off-site events like fairs, festivals, and farmers markets are a great way to grow your food business—but they also come with some of the highest food safety risks.
Top 6 food safety mistakes made at vendor events and how to fix them Read Post »
Maryland Moving Toward the 2022 FDA Food Code: What Food Establishments Should Know For years, when I teach food safety manager classes, I often point out the differences between Maryland regulations and the FDA Food Code. In many cases, the FDA recommendations were different than what was written into Maryland law. This often created challenges
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Potomac Sewage Spill and Back River Plant Issues: Environmental Risks and Food Safety Concerns Recent wastewater incidents in Maryland and the surrounding region have raised new concerns about water quality and the potential impact on food safety. A major sewage spill into the Potomac River and ongoing operational problems at the Back River Wastewater Treatment
Sewage puts Maryland Waterways in Danger Read Post »
Learn how to calibrate your stem thermometers using the ice point method
Calibrating your Stem Thermometers Read Post »
